Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in what was then known as the Union of South Africa, a dominion of the British Empire. Although the majority of the country’s inhabitants were Black, they ...

Inspiration from Nelson Mandela Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: Nelson Mandela stands as one of the most respected ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new exhibit showcasing the life of a civil rights icon opens at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis this weekend. “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” starts with Nelson ...

(Reuters) - Nelson Mandela celebrated his 89th birthday on Wednesday by launching an international group of elder statesmen, including fellow Nobel peace laureates Desmond Tutu and Jimmy Carter, to ...

Nearly half a century ago, a South African judge pronounced a life sentence against Nelson Mandela for planning guerrilla war against the racist state. Mandela had expected hanging and, with his ...

October 1997, Western Cape Province, South Africa --- Nelson Mandela at Franschoek Pass, his favorite viewpoint. Former President of South Africa and longtime political prisoner, Nelson Mandela, was ...

July 16 (Reuters) - Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, a worldwide icon of freedom and reconciliation, celebrates his 90th birthday on Friday. Here is a short summary of his life: * EARLY ...

Ahead of this year's Sundance Film Festival, where director Antoine Fuqua will be premiering his new Nelson Mandela documentary, Troublemaker, Collider's Steve Weintraub had the opportunity to talk ...